Welcome to Washington, Kansas!
Be sure to check our PUBLIC NOTICES page for NEW information!
If you are interested in participating in the City's Level Pay program for your utilities, you must contact City Hall PRIOR to March 15th!!! For the Level Pay Policy and requirements, CLICK HERE!
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 6, 2009 The City of Washington WILL NOT ACCEPT post dated checks.
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As Mayor, I extend a cordial welcome!
Washington life span encompasses the period from the western frontier to this age of modern technology. We respect the past, seek to preserve our history and look to the future. Our exceptional historical museum will take you back in time. Our developing industrial park continues to grow. We are home to KSDS, a unique dog-training center for dogs which assist the disabled and blind to a better life and independence. Our children have a beautiful, community-built playground, “Munchkinland”, in our beautiful city park, and we are in the midst of construction on a new swimming pool facility. These examples characterize the varied interests and concerns of our citizens.
Feel free to traverse through these web pages and go it one better by visiting us in person.
--Mayor, Harold H. Jones, Jr.
About Washington
Washington, Kansas . . . a small town that has it all! Located in North Central Kansas at the junction of U.S. 36 and K-15, Washington is a friendly, caring community that is proud of its infrastructure and invites you to spend a day with us.
Our school system is of excellent quality with a comprehensive curriculum. The students of Washington County High School consistently rank high in Class 2A scholarship tests administered at the school. The school facilities include a K-3 school (completed in the fall of 2000), 4-6 building, 7-12 building (addition added in the fall of 2000), technology building, FFA building with greenhouse, bus barn, two full size gymnasiums, football field, an updated track and stadium, softball diamond and a practice field. Computers and internet access are evident in every classroom beginning with kindergarten. Education has become a partnership for the student, staff, parent, and patron in the Washington County Schools.
The quality of life is very pleasant in the splendor of the Midwest where we enjoy the beauty of all four seasons, with no pollution, no stop lights, a low crime rate, and hard-working, caring people. Recreation is a priority in Washington. A spacious park provides a picnic area, play area, fairgrounds, rodeo arena, swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, sand volleyball court, two softball diamonds, small car race track, and RV parking with hook-ups.
In addition to 1,300 friendly people and over 70 businesses that call Washington home, the city boasts a beautiful up-to-date library, a 9-hole grass green golf course, & an 8-lane bowling center.
Washington has good quality health care with doctors, dentists, optometrists, and chiropractors serving the community. Two medical clinics and the Washington County Hospital continues to work diligently to bring us the best possible care by creatively meeting the challenges of today's health care needs.
There are organizations for everyone: High School Booster Club, 4-H Clubs, Boy & Girl Scouts, Lions Club, Rotary Club, Extension Homemakers Units, Bridge Clubs, Study Clubs & Order of the Eastern Star.
The City of Washington offers a 38-acre industrial park with incentives. For more information about economic development opportunities, business and industrial locations in the city, contact the Washington city administrator at (785) 325-2284.
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